To provide all County departments with graphic aids and information regarding property and to assist the general public with questions concerning surveys or land data. The Survey Division processes subdivision plats for recording; prepares legal descriptions of County properties, service areas, commission districts, and tax districts; and reviews descriptions for vacation or donation of rights-of-way. Field data is collected for the design of roads, utility projects, landfills, drainage studies, complaints, and unique situations. The division is also responsible for staking property for public works projects, condemnation, court proceedings, and special projects.

OPERATIONAL GOALS AND PROGRAMS:

To decrease the amount of time required for preparation and production of right-of-way maps, exhibits, and descriptions that are needed.  To continue professional support in the processing of plats and specialized surveys.